Let’s see your carry gun.

I carry this pistol every time I leave my home. I built it as I do all my firearms the last many years. The frame is an 8”% from Polymer 80. It has the close to the size & feel of and accepts the parts of a Glock 26. While the barrel, trigger assembly are factory Glock, almost all other internal parts are from Shadow Systems. They make Glock factory replacement parts, which are higher quality than Glock factory parts. It is 9x19 & loaded with Federal Tactical HST 124gr.

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The holster is an inexpensive IWB Kydex unit. In my youth, I sunk quite a bit of money into expensive Kydex holsters. But some years back I started working with Kydex myself & learned something important…. Kydex is Kydex! LOL! I’m sure will be proponents of leather, and that’s fine. I will only use Kydex as it provides sure retention without an extra enclosure. (No lock, no snap loop, etc.) Same reason I prefer to carry a striker fire pistol with no external thumb safety. Just one more thing that either slows ya down, or aids in shooting yourself in the leg! (See Tex Grebner) No, I like simplicity. Kydex IWB, worn at about 5 o’clock.
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So…. What ya’s got?

Retired my G19 last year for the Sig 365. Easy to conceal and shoots fantastic. I love the capacity. Everyone I know who carrys a duty weapon always says "how'd they do that" when they find out its capacity.

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just an MP9

Standard Glock 43.

Presently it's a Kahr CM9 in a Crossbreed IWB, but looking to change that up soon.
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Had been waiting to get the new Savage Stance in for review before buying something else just in case I liked it, but think it's going to be a hard pass on it at this point as it just doesn't feel right in my hand and frankly I can barely hit the broad side of a barn with it so far. lol

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Retired my G19 last year for the Sig 365. Easy to conceal and shoots fantastic. I love the capacity. Everyone I know who carrys a duty weapon always says "how'd they do that" when they find out its capacity.

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You said it. Yeah, Sig has revolutionized packing 10lbs. ‘o crap in a 5lb. package for sure! But it’s actually easy to see how they did it. Steel vs Polymer mags number one. Also, the mag is a good bit longer than other compacts, and this is aided in part by a slightly higher bore centerline. Last thing, (and this is actually a bit of a con), the polymer wall thickness of the frame, & magwell especially in the P365 is paper thin as compacts go. It’s not a gun to last, if shot regularly. Now… shot once in a while, and a as a carry gun, FANTASTIC! Just don’t expect 100,000+++ rounds through it like a Glock!

I sincerely thought about one. But in the end, if it hadn’t been about building my own pistol, I would have chose the SW M&P Shield. I just think the Shield is the finest shooting ultra compact 9mm. But, that’s just me.

Only reason I don't own any Sig's is that they lack an ambi slide catch/release. Being a southpaw, that's kinda important to me. So, since the aforementioned Stance is out of the running I'll probably end up with what I'd been looking at previously - either a M&P Shield or a subcompact 9mm 1911. Trying to avoid buying any more poly framed pistols at this point as they have horrible resale values with the market being so flooded over the last decade.

Jim… didn’t you have any nuns to Rapp your Left hand enough for you stop using it? LOL! Seriously, I was a big proponent of shooting both Right & Left handed with pistols. For exactly the scenario of loss of use of one’s primary hand. In my case, yes, but more to happening during a firefight; in the heat of battle so to speak. Unfortunately I didn’t get enough time to true Ambi skills before my accident. But I was “Ok” enough that I could instruct use to others when I was pistol training.

I also had a Kahr… a CW9 years & years ago. Ya know…. To this day, that Kahr was the nicest “feeling” single stack pistol I’ve ever used. (And I’ve used just about ALL of them, aside from a few new models.) The Kahr just felt pleasant in hand. But holy cow that trigger! At like 9lbs or something! As good as the gun felt in hand, was as BAD as the trigger felt to my index finger! BLAH!

In addition to the 365 I also have the G42 which I tried for a while in the summer. At a nearly identical size, the power of the 9mm over the .380 and double the capacity made the Sig a no brainer. Yeah theres a difference in weight but weight doesn't print like size.
A good gunbelt like the Bigfoot with the steel core really helps and even carries the Big G20 and a spare mag without sagging.
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I agree. I wasn’t a fan of the G42 from the when it first came out. I continue to argue people today… the 42 is different. It’s not a Glock. I know many disagree & that’s fine. But to me they just feel wrong. And the 380.. yeah, forget that. While modern jacketed hollow points have really leveled the playing field among the more popular pistol calibers: 9mm, 40SW, 45ACP, 38spc, and even the outliers like 357mag, 10mm, 357Sig & such, they all perform within acceptable limits. Where as the 380acp consistently falls short of both penetration & expansion. That is not to say they don’t kill. However, in a shootout situation for one’s life, killing the adversary should not be the primary objective. The primary objective is to STOP the threat! Stopping is key, not killing. Being shot in the liver is most assuredly a death sentence. But if an attacker is shot in the liver, they may very well still be able to inflict harm on you. Won’t help much in that scenario if the attacker dies 15 minutes later of their wounds.

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Jim… didn’t you have any nuns to Rapp your Left hand enough for you stop using it? LOL! Seriously, I was a big proponent of shooting both Right & Left handed with pistols. For exactly the scenario of loss of use of one’s primary hand. In my case, yes, but more to happening during a firefight; in the heat of battle so to speak. Unfortunately I didn’t get enough time to true Ambi skills before my accident. But I was “Ok” enough that I could instruct use to others when I was pistol training.

I also had a Kahr… a CW9 years & years ago. Ya know…. To this day, that Kahr was the nicest “feeling” single stack pistol I’ve ever used. (And I’ve used just about ALL of them, aside from a few new models.) The Kahr just felt pleasant in hand. But holy cow that trigger! At like 9lbs or something! As good as the gun felt in hand, was as BAD as the trigger felt to my index finger! BLAH!

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Yeah, the Kahr triggers are a bit on the heavy site and have a mile-long pull being a DA trigger, but I actually prefer that in a carry gun as a safety feature. Simply put, you know it isn't going to go off unless you deliberately make it. Also, in a high adrenalin situation you don't even notice the long or heavy pull. Fortunately the pull on the two I've owned have both been right around 6-lbs. out the box.

I agree… when I was younger, I was for a time part of the lightest trigger possible crowd! But as I grew older and learned, I found that the pull weight is only one factor of a trigger’s fe. And I also settled into heavier triggers for my carry pistol. But I’m satisfied with the 5.5lb disconnector for mine. Although I still use a heavier return spring & polished everything so it feels smooth & has a snapping reset! However, I was not so lucky with my Kahr. Mine was over 8lbs and yes… horribly long pull. Tons of overtravel & not the best reset either. But it still was a very nice pistol. And it was given a good home to a married couple who friends of mine. They had both just got their LTCF in Pa at the time, so it was my gift to them.

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M&P 2.0 full size 9mm. Looking for a 5.5" threaded barrel for it if anybody has ideas.

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M&P 2.0 full size 9mm. Looking for a 5.5" threaded barrel for it if anybody has ideas.

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Not a 5.5, but a 5”. https://www.agencyarms.com/agency-ar...mp9-m20-5-copy

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Not a 5.5, but a 5”. https://www.agencyarms.com/agency-ar...mp9-m20-5-copy

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Thanks. Stock barrel is a 5", so I need the little extra to stick out the front of the slide. I've seen some out of stock...every time I look for them. I may just forego the thought of a suppressed semi, as it would only be used at the range anyway.

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Yup and you won't leave any cases behind.

Attachment 8915 Kahr P380 with its pocket holster. It's dispatched a number of vermin with Federal 90 Hydra Shocks. Very accurate and always available. When I belt carry it's the P380's big brother, PM45. Huge fan of the Kahr pistols regardless of the long dao trigger pull as it's light and super smooth, they're reliable as the day is long and way more accurate than you'd think possible from such a tiny package.

Have a PM 40 great to pocket carry and works well

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That was my first Kahr pistol. The 40, out of a PM sized handgun, is a serious handful. I carried one for several years until i tied into the PM45's. I was so impressed with that package that i completely converted from all other carry guns to them. It was only recently, within the last few years, that i started carrying a P380, when i "couldn't" carry a gun. The P380 carries easily in numerous ways. Today, i typically have the P380 at all times and am only a short distance from a PM45 or larger defensive device! :D

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That was my first Kahr pistol. The 40, out of a PM sized handgun, is a serious handful. I carried one for several years until i tied into the PM45's. I was so impressed with that package that i completely converted from all other carry guns to them. It was only a recently, within the last few years, that i started carrying a P380, when i "couldn't" carry a gun. The P380 carries easily in numerous ways. Today, i typically have the P380 at all times and am only a short distance from a PM45 or larger defensive device! :D

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Yeah they are… Same with these micro 9mm’s. Stout recoil. Of all the hundreds & hundreds of handguns I’ve fired, the worst has been the S&W 340PD. Scandium frame, hammerless snub nose revolver in 357 Magnum. With full power 357’s, little thing had the most punishing recoil I’ve ever felt. Yeah, the 500SW Magnum was incredibly powerful. But it didn’t hurt like the 340 did. That tiny little snub nose grip just nothing to hold onto. It would flip around & smack your palm with unbelievable force. The range I managed, we actually had one as a rental. And I saw it come apart one day. Just blew up in a persons hand. Thank The Lord, they weren’t hurt at all.

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Nope.

In a defensive situation, worrying about leaving cases behind probably isn’t even on your radar. ;)

You should carry what you like. But revolvers do make fine carry guns: small, no external safety. My only reserve is the limited capacity. Six rounds of 38spl just doesn’t instill confidence in me. Not to mention the old “widow maker” didn’t get it’s name for nothing! Although modern hollow points have leveled the playing field, so I will concede that is moot. Now, know, I know… overwhelming majority of gun fights are over within a few shots. But that’s just not comforting. It’s why I carry a Glock 26 type pistol. 12+1 of 9mm. And it will take any of the larger Glock mags for target shooting, plinking or, “ahem!”, reloads! Last week I picked up a BladeTech Klipt IWB holster, and I’ve been wearing it appendix-thigh carry everywhere I’ve gone.

The 340 and 360 scandium guns are some of the most painful guns to shoot on the planet, like my, now discontinued, 45acp Double Tap derringers, the absolutely nastiest handguns I've ever shot in my life. 6 rounds was my longest shot string as the pain in the palm of my hand was just unbelievable and I've had some crazy handguns, like a 405 Winchester with no brake!

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The 340 and 360 scandium guns are some of the most painful guns to shoot on the planet, like my, now discontinued, 45acp Double Tap derringers, the absolutely nastiest handguns I've ever shot in my life. 6 rounds was my longest shot string as the pain in the palm of my hand was just unbelievable and I've had some crazy handguns, like a 405 Winchester with no brake!

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No lie! When I was running that range, newbies would come to shoot and ask me what was the most Powerful gun in the rental case was. I’d tell them the 8” 44Mag was most powerful on paper & had the biggest “bang”. But it was the M&P 340 snub that was the most powerful in HAND! Of course they wouldn’t believe me… scoff at & make fun of the puny little 2” revolver that barely even weighed anything. Yeah! Until they fired the first round & grimaced in pain! Only maybe 1 or 2 in 10 would fire more than a few 357’s with it. Many people, ONE single round was enough for them to put it down & leave it. LOL!

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I use to carry a S&W 642, but for the last 12 years I've carried a Sig P229 40 cal., yep, a bit heavy and bulky for a small frame guy but like ankle weights, after a while you kind of get used to it. lol

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NY State is the land of strange laws. So I went with a S&W M&P Shield 9 with MagGuts +2 springs and followers. That gives me 9+1 in the short magazine (shown) and 10 in the spare extended magazine(s) I carry in a DeSantis pocket sheath. At the time it was the smallest "legal" capacity 9mm and narrowest (under 1" wide) and lightest compact I could get to stay just within the NY 10 round restriction. And I have been well pleased with the width, weight, and 100% reliability it offers. Mine is the V1.0 with out thumb safety. I'm VERY happy with the accuracy and reliability.

Last count I had 10 different holsters for all sorts of various carry methods. From obvious to very concealed (but less available). Again, NY has odd "embarrassment" laws that could get me in hot water if a "Karen" sees my pistol printed through my clothing and has a fit.

For many, many years (since 1985?) I carried a Colt Officer's .45 ACP when fishing, hunting or hiking. Heavy by modern standards, but awsome for ability. Still carry it on occasion. And, with a Ceiner .22 LR conversion slide, it is a hoot for plinking and barn duty.
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I call thirds on the SW Airweight 38 Spc. It is either the 38 spa or the Glock 43X with 1791 formed holster.
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Over a month ago now I picked up a Blade-Tech Klipt Holster & I’ve been carrying right side Appendix. Typically 1-2:30 O’clock to position depending. 1O’clock while walking & spin to 2:30 when sitting down, otherwise the holster stabs me with intent! Been much better than the 5 O’clock I’ve been carrying the last decade. I can still spin this holster back to 5 position if I care to, but I don’t think I’ll be going back. And being it was a mere $25 was quite pleasant.
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This will be great as the new outdoor range I just joined has several individualized pistol “booths” walled in concrete where we can run Holster & Mag Reload drills. Gives me an avenue to Instruct again, I have brother in my Fellowship who wants to start practicing these types of defensive drills. While I was looking to join one of the 1000yd ranges, unfortunately the 3hours from my house keeps me from, I am thankful it at least has a 300yd rifle range. Much better than 100yds anyway.:rolleyes:
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